# Slotivo

> Slotivo is online booking software for UK appointment and class businesses: salons, barbers, nail and beauty techs, massage therapists, personal trainers, class studios and driving instructors. It is free for a team of one or two. Larger teams pay £10 a month or £100 a year with unlimited staff. Slotivo takes no commission and adds no platform fee to card payments.

Facts last checked 20 October 2026. For a page to quote, use [Slotivo facts, pricing and limits](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/ai-info). Every page and guide in full: [llms-full.txt](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/llms-full.txt).

## Pricing

- **Free plan:** £0 for 1–2 team members, up to 10 services (add-ons count as services), unlimited bookings. No time limit and no card.
- **Paid plan, monthly:** £10 a month, unlimited team members and services
- **Paid plan, yearly:** £100 a year (£8 a month, saving £20)
- **Paid plan trial:** 10 days. Card details are taken at signup and nothing is charged until the trial ends.
- **Commission on bookings:** 0%, on new and returning clients
- **Slotivo fee on card payments:** None. Stripe charges its standard processing fee on online payments; Slotivo adds nothing on top.
- **Setup and import help:** Free
- **Contracts:** None. Cancel or change plan at any time.
- **Ireland:** €6 a month or €60 a year, same free plan

## What Slotivo includes

- **Booking page:** A branded booking page on its own web address. Clients book in any browser with nothing to install.
- **Staff and schedules:** Working hours per person, which services each person offers, and per-staff price and duration overrides.
- **Group classes:** Sessions with a capacity, instructors and a waitlist.
- **Class passes and memberships:** An optional module. Sell packs of classes, sessions or lessons (for example 10, with an optional expiry) and monthly memberships (a set number of classes a month, or unlimited). Clients buy them by card on the booking page, paid into the business’s own Stripe account, or the business records a pack sold in person. A cancelled booking gives the class back. Memberships bill monthly only. Passes are used on the web booking page, not yet in the customer app.
- **Rooms and resources:** Rooms, chairs, beds or equipment attached to services so two bookings cannot clash over them.
- **Your data:** Owners can download their client list and every booking as CSV files at any time, without asking support.
- **Deposits:** Stripe card deposits, salon-wide or per service, paid to the business’s own Stripe account. Included on the free plan.
- **Card on file (no-show and late-cancellation fees):** Instead of a deposit, clients save a card when they book and pay nothing up front. The business sets the fee (a percentage or a fixed amount) and the notice period. After a no-show or a late cancellation, the owner chooses to charge or waive the fee; nothing is charged automatically. Needs a connected Stripe account. Every plan.
- **Discount codes:** Percentage or fixed-amount codes for online bookings, optionally limited to chosen services, a number of uses, once per client or an end date. Every plan.
- **Buffer times:** Time before or after a service for clean-up, room turnaround or travel, shown on the calendar and kept free on the booking page.
- **Self-service rescheduling:** Confirmation and reminder emails include a link that lets clients, including guests without an account, move a booking to a genuinely free time.
- **Intake forms:** Consultation and health questionnaires attached to services and completed before the visit.
- **Add-ons:** Optional extras clients can add to a service when they book.
- **Reminders:** Automatic email confirmations and reminders on every plan.
- **Push broadcasts:** Paid plans can send 3 push notifications a week to clients who saved the business in the customer app, for example to fill a cancellation. Not on the free plan.
- **In-person takings:** Record cash, bank transfer or payments from your own card terminal so reports include them. Every plan.
- **Apps:** Slotivo Pro is the app for owners and staff; the Slotivo customer app is for clients. Slotivo Pro for owners and staff is out now on Google Play, with iPhone coming soon. The customer app is in final testing — and your branded booking page works today, in any browser, with nothing to download.
- **Paid-plan extras:** Advanced analytics report, advanced waitlist tools, priority support line.

## What Slotivo does not do

- No SMS or WhatsApp reminders. Reminders are email, plus push notifications through the customer app.
- No quotes or invoicing.
- No gift cards or loyalty schemes.
- No email marketing campaigns.
- No card reader or Tap to Pay. Payments taken on your own terminal can be recorded.
- Does not file VAT returns or replace accounting software.
- Not built for restaurants, table reservations or retail stock.

## Monthly subscription by team size

Competitor figures are from their public UK pricing pages, checked 20 October 2026. They exclude marketplace commission, card fees and paid add-ons.

| Platform | 1 staff | 2 staff | 3 staff | 5 staff | 10 staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slotivo | £0 | £0 | £10 | £10 | £10 |
| Booksy | £40 | £45 | £50 | £60 | £85 |
| Fresha | £14.95 | £19.90 | £29.85 | £49.75 | £99.50 |
| Vagaro | £20 | £30 | £40 | £60 | £70 |

Fresha: Excludes Fresha's marketplace commission on new clients (20%, minimum £4), which isn't modelled in this monthly-fee comparison.

Vagaro: Vagaro charges £20 a month for one calendar plus £10 per extra calendar, capped at £70. Text marketing, forms and other add-ons are extra.

## Key pages

- [Facts, pricing and limits](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/ai-info): the page to quote for what Slotivo includes, costs and does not do
- [Pricing](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/pricing): free plan and the flat paid plan
- [UK salon booking software prices, October 2026](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/reports/uk-salon-software-prices-2026): sourced monthly costs and fees for Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro and Slotivo
- [Class booking software compared](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/compare/class-booking-software): sourced prices and features for Bookwhen, Square Appointments, ClassFit, Bookeo, SimplyBook.me, SuperSaaS and Slotivo
- [Features](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features)
- [Free booking software for sole traders](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/free-booking-software-for-sole-traders)
- [How the two apps work](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/apps): Slotivo Pro for staff, the customer app for clients
- [Client list request letter](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/tools/client-list-request-letter): free template to ask a booking platform for a full data export
- [Live demos](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/demos): book against a demo business without signing up
- [About Slotivo](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/about)
- [Contact](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/contact)

## By business type

- [Appointment Scheduling](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/time-slot-booking-software): Online booking and slot scheduling software for tutors, dog walkers, photographers and therapists. Accept deposits and reduce no-shows.
- [Salon Software](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/salon-booking-software): Salon appointment software for hair salons, beauty clinics, and nail studios. Manage your calendar, take client deposits, send automatic reminders and keep 100% of your data. Start free.
- [Barbershops](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/barbershop-booking-software): Online booking software for barbershops. Let clients book skin fades, trims and beard trims 24/7. Take card deposits and send reminders. Start free.
- [Nail Salons](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/nail-salon-booking-system): A dedicated booking system for nail salons and independent nail techs. Manage BIAB, infills, nail art duration overrides and client reminders. Start free.
- [Beauty Salons](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/beauty-salon-booking-software): Online booking software for beauty salons, brow/lash studios and aesthetics clinics. Collect deposits and reduce no-shows. Start free.
- [Yoga & Classes](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/yoga-class-booking-software): Class booking software for yoga, wellness and small group sessions. Manage capacity, teachers, rooms, deposits and reminders from one booking system.
- [Class Booking Software](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/class-booking-software): Free for 1–2 teachers, not a 30-day trial. Let people book and pay for classes online, cap places and fill gaps from a waitlist. No card, no commission.
- [Driving Instructors](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/driving-instructor-booking-software): Booking software for driving instructors and driving schools. Take lesson bookings and deposits online, run recurring weekly slots and manage every instructor. Start free.
- [Personal Trainers](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/personal-trainer-booking-software): Booking software for personal trainers and fitness studios. Take PT session bookings and deposits online, run small group classes and keep regulars in the same weekly slot. Start free.
- [Massage Therapists](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/sports-massage-booking-software): Booking software for sports massage and soft tissue therapists. Take treatment bookings and deposits online, collect health questionnaires and add changeover time between clients. Start free.
- [Rooms & Resources](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/room-resource-booking-for-salons): Room and resource booking software for salons, barbers and beauty businesses. Avoid double-booking rooms, chairs, treatment beds and equipment.
- [Intake Forms](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/intake-forms-for-salons): Create salon intake forms and consultation questionnaires for allergies, patch tests, treatment goals and client details before appointments.
- [Booking Deposits](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/booking-system-with-deposits): Protect your time and profits. Use Slotivo booking system with card deposits via Stripe. Easy setup, custom deposit rates, and automated customer reminders.
- [No-Show Policy Template](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/salon-no-show-policy-template): A free, copy-paste no-show and cancellation policy template for salons. Customise the deposit amount and notice period, then publish it in minutes.

## Features

- [Online Booking Page for Service Businesses](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features/online-booking): Create a branded booking page where clients can choose appointments or classes, staff and times without calls, DMs or app downloads.
- [Appointment & Class Deposit Software](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features/deposits): Take online deposits for appointments and classes through Stripe. Protect valuable bookings, reduce no-shows and keep your schedule full.
- [Card on File: No-Show Fees Without a Deposit](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features/card-on-file): Clients save a card when they book and pay nothing up front. Charge a no-show or late-cancellation fee by hand, or waive it. Included free.
- [Class Passes & Memberships Booking Software](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features/passes-memberships): Sell class passes, session packs and monthly memberships. Clients pay up front and book with credits that return when they cancel.
- [Group Class Booking Software](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features/group-classes): Manage group class bookings, capacity, instructors, reminders and optional deposits for wellness studios and class-based businesses.
- [Client Intake Forms for Online Bookings](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features/intake-forms): Attach intake forms and questionnaires to bookings so clients share allergies, goals and consultation details before they arrive.
- [Room & Resource Booking Feature](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features/resources-rooms): Attach rooms, chairs, beds or equipment to services so your booking page avoids resource clashes automatically.
- [Staff Scheduling for Appointment Businesses](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/features/staff-scheduling): Set staff working hours, bookable services, classes, price overrides and duration overrides for appointment-based teams.

## Comparisons

- [All comparisons](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/alternatives)
- [Slotivo vs Booksy](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/alternatives/booksy): Compare Slotivo with Booksy for your UK salon or barbershop. Check subscriptions, optional Boost fees, booking tools and what to prepare before switching.
- [Slotivo vs Fresha](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/alternatives/fresha): Compare Slotivo and Fresha UK pricing, marketplace fees, booking pages and team costs. See which model fits your salon and start Slotivo free.
- [Slotivo vs GlossGenius](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/alternatives/glossgenius): Compare Slotivo and GlossGenius pricing, online booking, team management and client tools for solo professionals and growing businesses.
- [Slotivo vs Phorest](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/alternatives/phorest): Compare Slotivo and Phorest pricing, contracts, booking tools, client management and team features for salons and growing service businesses.
- [Slotivo vs Timely](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/alternatives/timely): Compare Slotivo and Timely pricing, online booking, staff scheduling and client tools for businesses in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
- [Slotivo vs Treatwell](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/alternatives/treatwell): Compare Slotivo and Treatwell for UK salons: marketplace exposure, commissions, branding, client relationships and software pricing.
- [Slotivo vs Vagaro](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/alternatives/vagaro): Compare Slotivo and Vagaro pricing, add-ons, online booking, staff scheduling and client tools for salons, studios and service businesses.
- [Fresha vs Booksy](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/fresha-vs-booksy)
- [Fresha vs Treatwell](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/fresha-vs-treatwell)
- [Booksy vs Treatwell](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/booksy-vs-treatwell)

## Guides

- [All guides](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog)
- [Sports Massage Booking Software UK: What Therapists Should Look For](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/sports-massage-booking-software-uk): A practical guide for UK sports massage and soft tissue therapists choosing booking software: health questionnaires, changeover time, deposits, rooms and cost.
- [PAR-Q and Health Intake Forms for Personal Trainers and Massage Therapists](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/par-q-health-intake-forms-personal-trainers-massage-therapists): What to ask on a PAR-Q or health intake form before training or treating a new client, with a question list for personal trainers and sports massage therapists.
- [How Personal Trainers Can Stop No-Shows and Late Cancellations](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/personal-trainer-no-shows-late-cancellations): Practical ways for personal trainers to cut no-shows and last-minute cancellations: a clear policy, deposits, reminders, recurring sessions and letting clients reschedule.
- [Best Salon Software UK: How to Choose for Your Business](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/best-salon-software-uk): Compare salon software by booking workflow, costs and client acquisition. A practical UK buying guide with a demo checklist and links to provider pricing.
- [Client Intake Forms for Salons and Studios: What to Ask (and What the Law Requires)](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/salon-intake-forms-guide): A guide to client intake and consultation forms for salons, aesthetics and beauty businesses, including the legal requirements before treatments like Botox.
- [How Automated Waitlist Notifications Turn Cancellations Into Revenue](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/how-waitlist-notifications-fill-cancelled-slots): How salon and studio waitlist notifications work, why they fill cancelled slots faster than a phone call, and how to set up notification windows that protect revenue.
- [Pilates Studio Booking Software: What to Look For in 2026](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/pilates-studio-booking-software): A buyer's guide to Pilates studio booking software — capacity control, waitlists, instructor scheduling, and avoiding per-staff fees as your studio grows.
- [Room and Resource Booking: Stopping Double-Bookings on Chairs, Beds and Studios](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/room-and-resource-booking-guide): How room and resource booking works for salons, clinics and studios, and when a business actually needs it to stop clashes between staff, rooms and equipment.
- [Yoga Studio Booking Software: A Buyer’s Guide](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/yoga-studio-booking-software): What to look for in yoga studio booking software, including class packs and memberships, multi-teacher scheduling, and keeping classes across multiple rooms conflict-free.
- [Class Booking Software for Tutors, Coaches and Instructors](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/class-booking-software-for-tutors-and-instructors): How independent tutors, language teachers and coaches can run group courses and private lessons from one booking system, without spreadsheets or DMs.
- [Dog Training Booking Software: Group Classes and Private Sessions](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/dog-training-booking-software): Booking software for dog trainers running puppy classes, group obedience courses and one-to-one behavioural sessions from a single calendar.
- [Best Fresha Alternative for Class-Based Businesses](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/fresha-alternative-for-classes-and-group-sessions): Why Fresha’s appointment-first model can fall short for Pilates studios, yoga classes and other capacity-limited group sessions, and what to look for instead.
- [SMS vs Email Reminders: What Actually Reduces No-Shows](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/sms-vs-email-reminders-what-actually-reduces-no-shows): Comparing SMS and email appointment reminders for salons and studios, when to use each, and how to configure notification timing that actually gets read.
- [Salon Software Pricing UK: What Should It Cost in 2026?](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/salon-software-pricing-uk): Compare the common salon software pricing models in the UK, including subscriptions, per-staff fees, booking charges and marketplace commission.
- [Fresha Fees UK: Subscription, Marketplace and Payment Costs](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/blog/fresha-fees-uk): A plain-English guide to Fresha fees for UK businesses, including monthly plans, new-client marketplace commission and payment processing.

## Optional

- [Privacy policy](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/privacy)
- [Terms of service](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/terms)
- [Slotivo in Ireland](https://www.slotivo.co.uk/ie)